Families with Black Caregivers Were More Likely to Reunify? Explaining Findings from a RCT for Families who are Housing-unstable and Have Children in Foster Care

This qualitative explanatory study examines findings from an RCT offering intensive case management for families who are housing-unstable and have children in foster care. Service providers offered feedback on why children of Black caregivers in the treatment group were significantly more likely to reunify. The 20 interviews identified addressing structural racism, reframing expectations, connection and relationship, and advocacy as key explanations. Findings are framed in terms of antiracist practice.